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Domestic News March 21, 1846

The New York Herald

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

New Hampshire election results: Williams leads with 26,822 votes for governor against Colby's 17,689 and Berry's 10,309; total vote likely over 55,000. Woodbury gains 1,001 votes for Congress. House: 126 Democrats, 111 Whigs, 21 Hale-ites, 2 unknown.

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New Hampshire Election.—Full returns have now been received from the whole State, with the exception of six towns, which, at the last election, gave the democratic candidate for Governor 59 majority. Williams has received 26,822 votes; Colby, 17,689; and Berry, 10,309, besides 82 scattering.

The whole vote of the State will most likely exceed 55,000, a larger poll than that of the last Presidential election. This goes to show the great excitement which has prevailed among the people. Woodbury, the democratic candidate for Congress, has gained 1,001 since November. The House of Representatives stands 126 democrats, to 111 whigs, and 21 Hale-ites, and two unknown. There are two democrats in Coos not yet heard from.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

New Hampshire Election Governor Race Vote Counts Democratic Gains House Of Representatives

What entities or persons were involved?

Williams Colby Berry Woodbury

Where did it happen?

New Hampshire

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Hampshire

Key Persons

Williams Colby Berry Woodbury

Outcome

williams: 26,822 votes; colby: 17,689; berry: 10,309; 82 scattering. total vote >55,000. woodbury gained 1,001 votes. house: 126 democrats, 111 whigs, 21 hale-ites, 2 unknown; 2 democrats in coos pending.

Event Details

Full returns received except six towns that previously favored Democrats by 59. High voter turnout indicates excitement. Democratic gains in congressional race since November.

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